Reports - Audit

This report presents the results of our audit of the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.

OIG reviewed APHIS’ Horse Protection Act horse show inspection and disqualification processes. 

OIG reviewed USDA’s performance measures and monitoring for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.

OIG performed an inspection of the Office of the Chief Economist to determine the likely level of sophistication an attacker would need to compromise selected U.S. Department of Agriculture systems or data.

We evaluated FNS’ fraud risk assessment process for SNAP EBT and the design and implementation of its strategy to mitigate fraud risks.

OIG reviewed USDA’s compliance with improper payment and high-dollar overpayment requirements for FY 2024.

Our objective was to determine whether USDA’s password management practices effectively prevented the use of passwords that are commonly used, expected, or compromised.

OIG determined that the Forest Service’s acquisition process adequately identified firefighting equipment needs and issued Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA) to meet those needs in fiscal year 2023.

OIG evaluated the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights’ efforts to ensure compliance and accountability among USDA agencies and staff, in accordance with applicable civil rights laws and regulations.